rentedmule
Old School Hero
I bought what is likely the cheapest Intense M1 frame on the planet and could use some help decoding the serial number. I did some hunting but the format of the number seems different than those described elsewhere. I'm 99% sure it's a medium and a late model but would like to confirm the year so I can spec the proper shock for it.
Seller advertised it as both and '02 and an '04, depending on where it was in the ad. Does the "01" in the serial number indicate an 2001 model year or is that the code for M1?
Does this model take the 9" x 3" or the 8.75" x 2.75" shock?
20230612_064819 by Rented Mule, on Flickr
20230612_065512 by Rented Mule, on Flickr
Pick of link mount - I think adjustment options differ on later frames, correct?
20230612_064802 by Rented Mule, on Flickr
What's the extra hole for on the 'seat tube' area of the frame above the lower link mount?
20230612_064753 by Rented Mule, on Flickr
I know it takes a 31.6 seat post - what size will the collar be? I can't find linkage bolt kits anywhere - does anyone still make them?
Plans are to media blast the remaining paint off, powder coat it (probably red), new decals, and start hunting for build parts. I've always wanted an M1 with an X-Vert carbon so finding the fork will be the next challenge.
Seller advertised it as both and '02 and an '04, depending on where it was in the ad. Does the "01" in the serial number indicate an 2001 model year or is that the code for M1?
Does this model take the 9" x 3" or the 8.75" x 2.75" shock?
20230612_064819 by Rented Mule, on Flickr
20230612_065512 by Rented Mule, on Flickr
Pick of link mount - I think adjustment options differ on later frames, correct?
20230612_064802 by Rented Mule, on Flickr
What's the extra hole for on the 'seat tube' area of the frame above the lower link mount?
20230612_064753 by Rented Mule, on Flickr
I know it takes a 31.6 seat post - what size will the collar be? I can't find linkage bolt kits anywhere - does anyone still make them?
Plans are to media blast the remaining paint off, powder coat it (probably red), new decals, and start hunting for build parts. I've always wanted an M1 with an X-Vert carbon so finding the fork will be the next challenge.